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Transfer round-up: Arsenal close to midfielder signing, Man United table offer for left-back
Manchester United made the headlines yesterday as they secured their first major signing of the ongoing summer transfer window. The Red Devils announced the purchase of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax. He has put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal with the option for another 12 months. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have also made their first signing of the summer. The west Midlands outfit confirmed the arrival of right-back Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest earlier today. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Stories: Arsenal have already reached an agreement with Real Madrid over re-signing Dani Ceballos on loan. The Spanish midfielder has now arrived in the English capital to complete the necessary formalities. He will, however, have to quarantine f...
Leeds United player admits frustration amid Celtic speculation
Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas has admitted to The Yorkshire Evening Post that lack of playing time “can be frustrating at times” for him, amid reported interest from Celtic. Douglas has said that he has to be ready for action if Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants him to start. The left-back had injury issues last season, and when he recovered his fitness and was available for selection, he could not displace Stuart Dallas from the starting lineup. Dallas is a winger by trade, but the Northern Ireland international has done well at left-back for Leeds. The Daily Mail has reported of interest in the 30-year-old left-back from Celtic, with the report adding that the Hoops have already held talks with Leeds over a transfer for the Scotland international. According to Sky Sports, the ...
Report: Ligue1 striker’s agents offer him to Ancelotti & NUFC as Fulham’s bid is rejected
According to Foot Mercato (via GFFN), Lyon have rejected Fulham’s first bid for Bertrand Traore as they are holding out for £22 million. The Ligue 1 outfit are looking to sell the Burkina Faso international this summer, and his agents have also offered him to Newcastle United, Everton and Crystal Palace. However, the trio are yet to show serious interest in Traore and haven’t made a move for him. Fulham want to bolster their attack after returning to the Premier League, and the former Chelsea forward has the quality and experience they need to hold on to their top-flight status at the end of the 2020-21 campaign and going forward. While Newcastle have also watched him, it remains to be seen if they will make a move. They currently have only Andy Carroll as their fit striker heading into th...
Report: Celtic keen on 26-yr-old versatile attacker who is wanted by Newcastle
Celtic are keen on signing Ryan Fraser this summer. The 26-year-old’s contract with Bournemouth expired earlier this summer and he is a free agent right now. The midfielder has been linked with quite a few Premier League clubs but Celtic are not prepared to give up on the chase just yet as per reports (h/t Daily Record). It will be interesting to see if Neil Lennon can lure the player to Scotland in the coming weeks. Celtic could use some extra creativity in their midfield and Fraser should prove to be a fantastic addition. The former Bournemouth star has proven his quality in the Premier League and he should be able to make an immediate impact in the Scottish Premiership if he moves to Celtic. On a free transfer, it would be a no brainer and Celtic must do everything in their power to con...
Former Tottenham star has urged the club to sign 83-cap int’l this summer
Former Tottenham star Cliff Jones has urged the club to sign Gareth Bale this summer. The 83-cap Welsh international winger has fallen out of favour at the Spanish club and he will need to leave in order to play regular first-team football. Come on @SpursOfficial get @GarethBale11 on a season loan, would suit all concerned. #COYS — Cliff Jones (@Cliff_Jones11) September 2, 2020 It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid decide to cash in on Gareth Bale in the coming weeks. It seems that the player is keen on a move away from Santiago Bernabeu but Real Madrid blocked his exit last season and his future will depend on what they decide. Bale played his best football at Tottenham and a return to England would be ideal for his career right now. He’s a world-class player when on form and ...
Report shares what the problem is as Bielsa stalls on new Leeds deal
According to Argentine news outlet La Nacion, there is a problem with the length of the contract Leeds United are offering head coach Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine led the Elland Road outfit to Premier League promotion at the end of last season at the second time of asking, helping them return to the English top-flight following a 16-year absence. Leeds want to reward him with an £8 million-a-year deal that will make him the sixth-highest paid boss in the land. They are offering him a two-year deal, but Bielsa prefers to sign for a season as usual. He has signed a one-year deal twice with the Whites, and he isn’t particularly keen to put pen to paper on a two-year contract. While there is no trace of Bielsa on the official Leeds website and in the first photos of the preparation for 2020-2...
Report: Villa want to sell player signed last summer, he’s made 28 appearances
According to L’Équipe (via GFFN), Aston Villa want to sell French right-back Frederic Guilbert this summer following the arrival of Matty Cash. We are delighted to confirm the signing of @mattycash622 from Nottingham Forest. 🤝 Join us in welcoming him to the club!#AVFC — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 3, 2020 The Villa Park outfit splashed £16 million on the Englishman from Championship outfit Nottingham Forest, and are now looking to cash in on the Frenchman. Guilbert joined Villa from Normandy side SM Caen for £4.4 million last summer on a four-year deal, making 28 appearances across all competitions. He ended his debut campaign with two assists, and it appears that manager Dean Smith hasn’t been impressed. The 25-year-old, who can also play at left-back and at centre-back...
Report: Bruce wants to bring Man. City defender to SJP, Barca also keen
According to Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder, Newcastle United are currently searching for a left-back, and Manchester City’s Angelino is on their radar. However, the Etihad Stadium outfit value him around £25 million, realistically putting him out of Newcastle’s reach. The Spaniard spent the second-half of last season on loan at RB Leipzig, featuring in 18 games across all competitions, scoring once and assisting four others to help them reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. Barcelona are also interested in the services of the 23-year-old as his future appears to be away from Man. City, and it’s hard to see Newcastle beating them to his signature. Leipzig also want to retain Angelino’s services, and Magpies’ boss Steve Bruce has to look elsewhere for the left-back he wants. They have ...
Report: Aston Villa still locked in talks to sign £28m-rated star this summer
Aston Villa remain keen on signing the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this summer. According to The Telegraph, the Premier League side are still in talks with the Championship club and they are trying to lower the asking price. Brentford are looking to sell the player for a fee of around £28 million. The 24-year-old striker was outstanding for Brentford last season and it is understandable why they are demanding a premium for his services. Watkins scored 26 goals last season and he would be an outstanding addition to Villa’s attack. The player has worked with Dean Smith before and the Aston Villa manager knows him well. He could take Watkins’ game to a whole new level next year. It will be interesting to see if Villa can persuade the Championship club to accept a more reasonable fee....
Fresh report this evening claims how much Rangers could sell Leeds United target for
Rangers are unlikely to sell Borna Barisic for anything less than £16 million amid interest from Leeds United, according to The Daily Record. The report has added that Barisic is committed to Rangers, and that the Scottish Premiership club did not receive any bid from Leeds despite speculation otherwise. A recent report in Sportske Novosti stated that Leeds have had a bid of €9 million (£7.99m) for Rangers left-back Barisic turned down this summer. The Daily Record has claimed in a report published at 7:45pm this evening that there have been no bids from the English club for Barisic, and that Rangers are ‘unlikely’ to sell the 27-year-old for anything less than £16 million. Rangers should not sell Borna Barisic Barisic is the first-choice left-back at Rangers and is one of the be...
Report: West Ham hoping to sign highly rated 17-goal star for £20m this summer
West Ham are hoping to use the funds from Grady Diangana’s sale to sign the Brentford winger Said Benrahma. According to The Telegraph, West Ham are hoping to sign the Algerian for a fee of around £20 million this summer although Brentford are holding out for £30 million. Benrahma was one of the best players in the Championship last season and he would be a sensational addition to David Moyes’ attack. He would add pace, creativity, flair and goals to the side. West Ham need to add more unpredictability and goals to their side and Benrahma fits the bill. He scored 17 goals and picked up 9 assists last season. The 25-year-old is still quite young and he will only get better with experience and coaching. If West Ham manage to sign him for £20 million this summer, it could end u...
Fresh report this evening claims Leeds have contacted Liverpool for player
Leeds United are among the clubs who have made contact with Liverpool regarding the signing of Harry Wilson, according to The Liverpool Echo. Newcastle United and Southampton have also contacted the Premier League champions about the Wales winger, according to the report published at 7pm this evening. The report has added that the Reds have set an asking price of £20 million for Wilson. Successful loan spells Wilson has been at Liverpool since 2005 and came through the youth system, but the Wales international winger has failed to establish himself in the first team at the Merseyside club. The 23-year-old has been out on loan at Crewe Alexandra, Hull City, Derby County and Bournemouth over the years.. During his loan spell at Derby in the Championship in 2018-19, the Wales internation...
